the Little things

Never again will I abandon myself to be loved by someone else.

Please don’t ever abandon yourself again. Especially not in the name of trying to be seen, heard, and validated by a temporary connection. Stop holding on to things that don’t demonstrate respect for your value. You deserve so much better.

You are not hard to love. You were just trying to bloom in places that didn’t have enough sunlight.

You will outgrow what broke you. And it will hurt. And it will free you. And one day, it won’t feel like breaking anymore. It’ll feel like becoming. Becoming that version of you on the other side of that pain, who is proud you didn’t give up. Keep going. They’re waiting.

“Start over my darling. Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to.” - Madalyn Beck

"Let them judge you. Let them misunderstand you. Let them gossip about you. Their opinions aren’t your problems. You stay kind, committed to love, and free in your authenticity. No matter what they do or say, don’t you dare doubt your worth or the beauty of your truth. Just keep shining like you do.” - Scott Stabile

“Don’t be the reason someone feels insecure. Be the reason someone feels seen, heard and supported.” - Cleo Wade